Autonomy software provider Metron has partnered with Cellula Robotics, a developer of subsea robotic systems, to build long-duration uncrewed underwater vehicle capabilities for use in the defense, subsea telecommunications, offshore energy and marine scientific exploration markets.
Under the partnership, Cellula Robotics will equip its Solus and Imotus families of autonomous underwater vehicles with Metron’s Resilient Mission Autonomy portfolio to provide artificial intelligence-powered situational awareness and real-time onboard mission rerouting, replacing and adaption capabilities, Metron said Tuesday.
The Cellula AUVs will also use the company’s hydrogen fuel cell technology to enable carbon emission reductions.
“This strategic collaboration signifies a major milestone in harnessing the expertise of Metron and Cellula to advance the frontier of long duration, multi-payload subsea capabilities,” said Van Gurley, president and CEO of Metron.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Cellula to deliver disruptive innovations that will enable greater capability and impact for U.S. Defense and commercial clients,” Gurley added.
Neil Manning, CEO of Cellula Robotics, said the partnership brings extensive real-world expertise to address challenges in harsh subsea environments.
Metron and Cellula Robotics will conduct offshore energy inspection and survey technology developments to inform operational planning and data deliveries for the offshore supply chain.
